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Must See

One of Yayoi
Kusama’s iconic
pumpkin sculptures
sitting on a pier

from Monet’s Water Lilies series are showcased
under natural light. Art and the natural environ­
ment are in harmony throughout the island,
with Yayoi Kusama’s dotty pumpkins perched
on piers interrupting the horizon.
Every three years, Benesse Art Site Naoshima
serves as a venue for the Setouchi Triennale
art festival, attracting almost a million extra
visitors to the already popular island. The
festival also takes place on other islands in Benesse House’s light and airy
the area such as Shodoshima and Ogijima. restaurant, overlooking the beach

INSIDER TIP
Guest Privileges
Guests staying at
Benesse House benefit
from after-hours access
to the museums, away
from the crowds, until
11pm. The hotel has
four buildings: Museum,
Oval, Beach, and Park.

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